antipsychotic

antipsychotic definition - medical

an·ti·psy·chot·ic (ănˌtē-sī-kŏtˈĭk, ănˌtī-)

adjective
Counteracting or diminishing the symptoms of a psychotic disorder such as schizophrenia, paranoia, or bipolar disorder.

Related Forms:

  • anˌti·psy·chotˈic noun

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